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MSU

Day depicts life with a disability

Sonia Khaleel
October 14, 2004

Rather than walking from class to class, Danielle Cole made her way around campus Tuesday in a wheelchair. Cole, a special education in learning disabilities sophomore, was participating in an all-day simulation Tuesday for an assignment which required her to use a wheelchair for one day in order to understand the issue of accessibility. The simulation was one of the activities offered during the second annual Accessibility Awareness Week at MSU. Cole said not only did she notice inaccessibility issues, but also the reactions of those around her. "They either look very intensely at you or they try not to make any eye contact at all," she said.

NEWS

Drinking Buddies give top ten tips for home brewing success

"Even beer has now jumped on the bandwagon with the low-carb craze. Do you feel that the production of low-carb beers has taken away some of the appeal and taste from beer or has it enhanced the wide variety of quality beer people have to choose from when selecting a beer to drink?" - Jessica Bradley, theater senior Dear Jessica, Carbohydrates make beer awesome, just like bread - also awesome.

MICHIGAN

Museum to exhibit 'lost' artist

Shawn Smith
October 14, 2004

The mystery is revealed. Through January 2005, Lansing's Michigan Historical Museum will exhibit artwork by Tommaso Juglaris, the formerly unknown artist who painted eight mystical Greek muses on the state Capitol dome. About 50 paintings, sketches and works by the Italian artist will adorn the walls of the 3,000-square-foot exhibit at 702 W.

NEWS

Groups formed to help combat rise of sexual assaults

With 10 sexual assaults already reported on campus this semester, university officials announced Wednesday several new committees to help students avoid, learn and report sexual assaults. Most of the current efforts are "behind the scenes" with administrators, faculty and several students, said Lee June, vice president for Student Affairs and Services, although a student meeting in Holden Hall with the hall director was held Wednesday night. At the meeting, hall residents talked with complex director Joshua Gillespie to generate discussion on the assaults and possible future action. Holden Hall was the site of the campus' two most recent sexual assaults, reported earlier this week. Some of MSU's top officials met to discuss the assaults Tuesday.

BASKETBALL

Summer lovin'

Megan Homanick
October 14, 2004

MSU junior center Paul Davis learned to love during the summer. "He told me that he's here to learn how to love the game, instead of liking (it) like most guys do," MSU head coach Tom Izzo said at the men's basketball media day on Wednesday. Izzo added that Davis' new-found love for the game started showing through his summer work ethic and schedule. "I was in the gym at 8 in the morning, working out with a couple of the managers for about an hour and a half," Davis said.

NEWS

Panelists concur: No clear winner

Shawn Smith
October 14, 2004

Sen. John Kerry and President Bush split votes 3-3 between The State News panelists resulting in no clear-cut winner, as one member abstained and another was absent. "They both did a very good job, and it was entertaining at some points," said advertising junior Crystal Eddins, adding that the emotion and passion conveyed by both candidates was impressive. But the majority of the panel agreed that the debates would not largely impact the minds of most voters. "I thought about voting for Bush and what that will do in the future," Ralph Nader supporter Nicole Kay said before the debates, adding that she thought about voting for Kerry also.

MICHIGAN

Health department receives grant to promote abstinence

Elizabeth Piet
October 14, 2004

To encourage young people to stay away from sex until marriage, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services gave the Ingham County Health Department a $277,000 grant for abstinence education. The program will target students ages of 9-17 through the Willow Plaza Services, a section of the department aimed at youths.

NEWS

Let the games begin

If the adage "safety in numbers" is accurate, Lansing's ConClave is a sort of Fort Knox for local connoisseurs of science fiction and fantasy literature, art and gaming. Each year, the convention draws hundreds to Lansing's Holiday Inn South and provides an opportunity for avid fans to intermingle.

NEWS

Community college to host musical variety show

Darrell Hughes
October 14, 2004

With its sultry sounds and innovative theatrical talents, Soundscapes has the opportunity to astound its audience for a second consecutive year. The Lansing Community College Performing Arts Department will host its second annual variety show - Soundscapes 2004.

COMMENTARY

Tobacco companies not problem for 'U'

Regarding Mike Townshend's column "Joe Camel should answer for our generation's tobacco addiction" (SN 10/13). While I agree with your end message - that anti-smoking campaigns should find a new tactic - I disagree with many of your more specific points.

NEWS

Play tackles abortion, morals

Sarah Al-ramadhan
October 14, 2004

Once again drama ensemble Icarus Falling will attempt to enlighten the Lansing audience, but this time with the far-from-entertaining, but all-too-real subject of abortion. "Keely and Du," is what some critics have considered a "provocative drama" or "playing with fire," but to Icarus Falling director Fred Longacre, it's a necessary reality check. "It's a hot-button issue, but any issue right now that causes people to wonder about their morals is like that," Longacre said.

NEWS

At the movies

"Friday Night Lights" The true story of a west Texas football team is told with passion and grit.

COMMENTARY

Indigenous People's Day makes 'U' remember

Author Elie Wiesel said it best when he proclaimed the greatest sin of all was "to remain silent and indifferent" and that "the danger lies in forgetting." On Monday, while the country officially recognized Columbus Day nationally and internationally, thousands celebrated Indigenous People's Day.

FEATURES

Nevermind the Bush, here's the John Kerry

"Get pissed! Dee-stroyyyyy!!!" Johnny Rotten's a hero of mine. He's proof that a scrawny kid with a penchant for confrontation can change the world. He was the singer for the Sex Pistols - the pioneers of punk and arguably the most influential band of all time.